

Carlos
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Accessibility of ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft
WAVs are a joke here in LA/OC. There are too few of them and they’re not always available. I don’t even bother with them. I use public and paratransit, instead.
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Getting around LA in a wheelchair
I’ve lived in the LA area for 45 of my almost 47 years, so I would be the best to answer. I’ll try to keep it brief.
The recommendation for any tourist to LA, regardless of physical ability, is to RENT A VEHICLE! The LA area is spread out very wide. Unlike NYC where the growth is upwards, ours is outwards. Having a car is as essential as…
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Destination avatar pre-check necessary?
I agree with Josh. This shouldn’t be used as an alternative to making things accessible.
Now, I do see it being helpful in historic places that can not be made accessible at all, like historic homes (like Elvis Presley’s home, Graceland, in Memphis, TN) or natural destinations where adding paved surfaces could hurt nature.
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For short distances, they’re okay. But, definitely not for long distances. You may not have enough time to use the restroom during restroom stops. Plus, the clientele on GREYHOUND isn’t always the best.
Unless you have absolutely no other choice, avoid taking the bus. Spend the extra money and fly. Take it from someone who has ridden GREYHOUND…
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